 BY VICKI FERSTEL | Assistant metro editor I know, I know: You really don't want to watch how the sausage is made in the Legislature. But staff writer Tyler Bridges crafts a fascinating tale about the twists and turns around the THC hemp regulation. You'll want to read that story here.
New Orleans was still reeling from Hurricane Katrina when quarterback Drew Brees, seeking a new home after a devastating injury, made his free-agent visit. Brees, who would become one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, helped bring the Saints — and the Crescent City — back to life. He's now among the 2024 inductees to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. And his story is the first in our series on these sports legends.
To be a great musician, you need to practice, practice, practice. To be a great writer, you need to read, read, read. So what did the late Smiley Anders have on his bookshelf? Read what contributing writer Danny Heitman discovered on his visit to our favorite humorist. | 
